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1. | That point in the visible celestial hemisphere which is vertical to the spectator; the point of the heavens directly overhead; - opposed to | ||||||||||
2. | hence, figuratively, the point of culmination; the greatest height; the height of success or prosperity.
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Noun | 1. | zenith - the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected Antonyms: nadir - the point below the observer that is directly opposite the zenith on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected |